Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, India
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Types
Saraca asoca
Rubus leucodermis, Rubus occidentalis, Rubus coreanus
Habitat
Forests, Subtropical forests
Cold Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
5-8
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange, Gold, Crimson
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Dark Red, Dark Salmon
Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Pink, Copper
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer
Sunlight
Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Early Spring, Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Root Division
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in fall, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
organic fertlizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
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cramps, Diarrhea, Itchiness, Runny nose, Skin rash, sneezing, Swollen Lips, Tingly mouth, Vomiting, Watery eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
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Beauty Benefits
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Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Bleeding, hemorrhoids, Used as a sedative
anti-cancer, Astringent, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Stomachic, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
SARACA indica
RUBUS 'Jewel'
Common Name
Ashoka Tree, Sorrowless Tree
Black Raspberry
In Hindi
Saraca इंडिका
Black Raspberry Tree
In German
SARACA indica
Schwarze Himbeere Baum
In French
Saraca indica
Noir Arbre Framboise
In Spanish
indica Saraca
Negro del árbol de la frambuesa
In Greek
Saraca indica
Μαύρο Raspberry Δέντρο
In Portuguese
Saraca indica
Árvore framboesa Preto
In Polish
Saraca indica
Czarny Raspberry Drzewo
In Latin
Saraca indica
Niger IDAEUS ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Ashoka and Black Raspberry
Wondering what are the properties of Ashoka and Black Raspberry? We provide you with everything About Ashoka and Black Raspberry. Ashoka doesn't have thorns and Black Raspberry doesn't have thorns. Also Ashoka does not have fragrant flowers. Ashoka has allergic reactions like and Black Raspberry has allergic reactions like . Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Ashoka and Black Raspberry and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Ashoka and Black Raspberry
Season and care of Ashoka and Black Raspberry is important to know. While considering everything about Ashoka and Black Raspberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ashoka season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Black Raspberry season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Ashoka is Loam, Sand and for Black Raspberry is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ashoka is Acidic, Neutral and for Black Raspberry is Acidic, Neutral.
Ashoka and Black Raspberry Physical Information
Ashoka and Black Raspberry physical information is very important for comparison. Ashoka height is 850.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Black Raspberry height is 182.88 cm and width 30.48 cm. The color specification of Ashoka and Black Raspberry are as follows:
Ashoka flower color: Yellow, Orange, Gold and Crimson
Ashoka leaf color: Green, Pink and Copper
Black Raspberry flower color: White
- Black Raspberry leaf color: Green
Care of Ashoka and Black Raspberry
Care of Ashoka and Black Raspberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ashoka pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Black Raspberry pruning is done Prune in fall, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Ashoka needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Black Raspberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.